Advisers can choose joint life options for Jackson's LifeGuard Freedom Flex line.
Tax-advantaged investing gaining traction among advisers, helps push product.
Markets on the upswing, low rates and risk management front and center for insurers.
After strong first quarter, insurer trims income benefit payouts, seeks to 'tamp down' sales.
China's economic reform blueprint stokes markets. Plus: Strategies for early retirement, how Tim Geithner is getting really rich, the bleeding edge of biotech, and women flood the U.S. labor market. Expertly curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.
ACLI chief calls N.Y. superintendent's comments 'inaccurate' and 'irresponsible.'
Universal life policies sold in the '80s and '90s are at risk of lapsing, causing problems for clients and advisers.
Preparedness may mean staying on the job, but burned-out clients need an incentive.
Despite a permanent tax exemption, investors of all sizes have issues to consider
Three big reports to hit the market, plus: Bitcoin spikes as euro takes a dive, Bernanke's prezzie to Yellen and advisers' big headache. Curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.
The complaint alleges self-dealing, excessive fees in managing the $1 billion plan.
Clients have until Dec. 7 to make choices for 2014
Plus: Deutsche Bank's new China ETF hottest launch since 2007
President Barack Obama has threatened to veto a bill that would halt -- or possibly kill -- a Labor Department regulation designed to strengthen investment advice standards for retirement plans. The bill would prohibit the DOL from proposing its regulation until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission has finalized a similar rule to raise standards for brokers providing retail investment advice.
Zywave splits in two, with insurance unit going to a new private-equity owner as financial advisory unit changes name to Advicent.
